If you’re going to have a favourite colour this season, make it this one

Purple reign

From lavender to violet, shades of purple took over the shows this fall/winter. Elie Saab went bohemian with belted maxi dresses while Carolina Herrera took the slinky route. The hue lends itself perfectly to rich fabrics—velvet, suede, fur or silk. Wear it head-to-toe—a purple pantsuit for the day or evening brings a little of the ’70s to the present. For a smaller dose of the colour, opt for a minidress à la Jeremy Scott and go sporty by pairing sneakers with your suit as seen at Tod’s. Pick a mood to go with the colour.